Frequently Asked Questions

Why classify positions?

Like most large organizations, UVM classifies its staff positions to
help supervisors communicate with applicants and employees about jobs,
to help determine salaries, and to ensure compliance with laws such as
the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Civil Rights Act,
and the Americans With Disabilities Act.

What happens if my job changes?

Job duties may change with or without changing
the level, title or salary associated with your position. If your
duties have changed but remain at the same level of responsibility,
typically your title and salary will not change either.

If your job duties have changed significantly and are at a higher
level of responsibility, you may be eligible for an Off-Cycle Increase
while
remaining in your current title. If ongoing and substantial changes
have occurred in the nature, variety, and complexity of your work, your
position may need to be reviewed to determine if another title is
more appropriate.

What if a supervisor assigns duties that do not seem to be included in my position description?

Classified
positions typically have a small percentage of duties that can be
described as "other duties as assigned." If those duties exceed 5%, the
supervisor should edit the position description and submit it to the
unit's HR representative.

How is a review/update of my position initiated?

Since your duties are assigned by your supervisor, a position update
or review is submitted by your supervisor in PeopleAdmin. If you
believe that your position needs to be updated or reviewed, contact
your supervisor, your departmental administrator or your Human Resources Representative.

What if my supervisor has not shown support for an update or review of my position?

The primary source of information about your job is your formal
Position Description (PD). The Job Posting that was available during the
recruitment process is a condensed version of your PD and may contain
additional information. Also, a generic description/Job Standard for
your position is available online.

Your ‘UVM Classification Title’ appears on the generic
Job Standard and your PD. You may also have an individual
‘Departmental Business Title’ which may appear on the web directory.

UVM’s Career/Pay System is designed to facilitate the career
planning process. Positions are grouped by different bodies of work so
that employees can clearly identify what types of jobs are
available and what minimum qualifications are required for each type of
work. There are formal and informal career progressions, with details available on the web.